The first step, after meeting with the Academic Ombud, is to write an appeal letter and provide all supporting documents to the Academic Ombud. The Academic Ombud will request a response from the Instructor, Program Director, Department Chair or appropriate University Official.
The Academic Ombud will write a memorandum stating whether your appeal has merit and provide you with all the case documents.
The Hearing Panel Clerk will schedule a hearing within 20 business days and invite the student and instructor (or appropriate University Official) to attend.
The decision of the Hearing Panel is final. Students and instructors will be notified of the decision.
Students have 30 business days to appeal the Ombud's no-merit determination to the Hearing Panel.
The Hearing Panel will meet to review the case documents and determine whether to hear the case or allow the Ombud's determination to stand. If the Hearing Panel decides the case should be heard, they will schedule a hearing and invite the student and instructor (or appropriate University Official) to attend.
The decision of the Hearing Panel is final. Students and instructors will be notified of their decision.